You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.The Bose Legal team collaborates with our internal clients to craft solutions that achieve business objectives while protecting Bose globally and remaining true to our Essence and Values. As legal advisors, we strive to enable our business strategies and vision, working side by side with colleagues across the company and serving as trusted advisors to manage risk and influence the best outcomes for Bose. We provide business counselling that is proactive and practical, and we protect and defend Bose's intellectual property and other rights and interests. Job DescriptionLegal Counsel at Bose (Lisbon based)The Company Bose has been a pioneer in the audio space for almost sixty years. Addicted to innovation, we always dream of things that are better, and we seek out ways to reach those things. If you like working with smart, collegial people on finding solution to hard problems, keep reading. The Bose Legal team collaborates with our internal clients to craft solutions that achieve business objectives while protecting Bose globally and remaining true to our culture and values. As legal advisors, we strive to enable our business strategies and vision, working with colleagues across the company globally and serving as trusted advisors to manage risk and influence the best outcomes for Bose. We provide business counselling that is proactive and practical, and we protect and defend Bose's intellectual property and other rights and interests.The RoleThis Lisbon-based Legal Counsel will have global responsibilities primarily in the areas of commercial law, general corporate law, regulatory compliance and general business counselling. They will work closely with other members of the Legal Department based in France and the U.S.: the position includes a mix of autonomous work responsibilities and assisting other attorneys in the Legal Department. The Legal Counsel must have strong business acumen and be well organized and detail oriented, with an ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously across multiple countries, possessing superior client counselling skills.The Legal Counsel will support our global consumer sales team to provide legal counsel, tools and best practices to protect our sales and brand. Primary job responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial and sales contracts (e.g., reseller agreements for our direct markets, wholesale/distribution agreements for our indirect markets), providing legal and compliance advice on a full range of legal issues (e.g., antitrust issues and competition laws, selective distribution requirements under the EU regulation and its foreign equivalent) and conducting compliance trainings focusing on competition law and other topics. Additional responsibilities include support on consumer protection, digital laws, regulations, and corporate law topics for the Bose legal entities in the region.The Legal Counsel also will work with colleagues in the U.S. on various projects over time, in areas outside the counsel's specialized area. Therefore, to succeed in this role, the Legal Counsel must "think like a generalist": they must possess intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, and a passion for learning new things about our business and new areas of the law, and an eagerness to take on new challenges. This Legal Counsel also will proactively monitor legal developments, industry and regulatory trends and topics, and legislative initiatives, across a range of subject matter areas.The requirements for this position are:Postgraduate (Master 2) in business - commercial lawBi-Lingual in English including a university cursus in an English speaking / common law country.Knowledge in EU competition law and anti-trust issues impacting manufacturer / distributors and resellers relationships.Willingness to learn new things and play outside one's comfort zone.Excellent communication and writing skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a clear interest for international environment / cultural diversityMust be highly organized and detail orientedStrong collaboration skills and business acumenAbility to work independently and make decisions within defined parameters.An interest in gaining experience through on-the-job training and mentoringAre you interested in this position?We'd love to know you better! Submit your application, by uploading yourCV and Cover Letter in Englishvia the "Apply" button above.Note:Thanks in advance for your application. After the online phase, the most successful candidates will be invited for an interview. In case you're not contacted in the next 15 days, we will keep your application for future opportunities that may suit your profile best.Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.
